Montezuma County property record for 54 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R007736 |
| Primary APN | R007736 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Total Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | R007736 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 E EMPIRE ST |
| City | CORTEZ |
| State | CO |
| Zip | 81321-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISION: MCCLELLAN S 209FT OF TR A B 155 P 138 B 640 P 605 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCLELLAN |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTEZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 969301 |
Source: Montezuma County records, as of March 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025664258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000590925 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 54 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000664258 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 664258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $44.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 54 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2136 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 54 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000654592 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 654592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Title Company | COLORADO TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, COLORADO TTL & CLOSING SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $36.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 54 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000654593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 654593 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTEZUMA CO |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 54 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO 81321-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000644484 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 644484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9136 ROAD BB, 9136, PLEASANT VIEW, CO 81331-9604 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 933, POULSBO, WA 98370-0017 |
Source: Montezuma County assessment roll, as of March 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montezuma County |
| Municipality | Cortez City |
| Unified School District | Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,394.00 (+29.07%) | $27,631 (+31.49%) Land $4,325 Building $23,306 | $347,131 (+31.5%) Land $54,340 Building $292,791 |
| 2024 | $1,080.00 (-9.01%) | $21,013 (-17.24%) Land $6,030 Building $14,983 | $263,982 (-17.24%) Land $75,758 Building $188,224 |
| 2023 | $1,187.00 (+133.2%) | $25,391 (+37.32%) Land $7,287 Building $18,104 | $318,982 (+37.32%) Land $91,542 Building $227,440 |
| 2022 | $509.00 | $18,490 Land $3,327 Building $15,163 | $232,287 Land $41,800 Building $190,487 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 26, 2008
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 91% of Colorado |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CORTEZ serves 8,770 people · EPA ID CO0142200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Clearnetworx Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| TDS Telecom Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Choice Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 80 |
| Nimbus Solutions Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CYAN Wireless, Farmers Telecommunications, Visionary Broadband.
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